Hose removal tool

[PepperCrab]

Hello I'm looking for a tool to help in removing the various hoses from their pipings on a motorcycle without a struggle and without drama. E.g. removing fuel and vacuum lines from the fuel tank and the carbs, and other tubes from various places around the bike.

I've always used needle nose pliers but I risk damaging the hoses.

I've seen one from facom but it's big and I think it's meant for radiator hoses. Never seen one for bikes yet.

Let me know, thanks.

 

[idoitproject]

Hello I'm looking for a tool to help in removing the various hoses from their pipings on a motorcycle without a struggle and without drama. E.g. removing fuel and vacuum lines from the fuel tank and the carbs, and other tubes from various places around the bike.

I've always used needle nose pliers but I risk damaging the hoses.

I've seen one from facom but it's big and I think it's meant for radiator hoses. Never seen one for bikes yet.

Let me know, thanks.

They are called hose pliers. They have a round circle tip and come in three sizes. Wil post a pic when I get to my computer if no one beats me to it.

 

[idoitproject]

You can get the cheapy HF ones but they look crappy, at least the ones I went and saw when they were on sale for $8 and since I needed them for work, I passed. They weren't circle, more of a tear drop shape:

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-long-reach-hose-grip-pliers-37909.html

But I recommend the MAC Tools:

Individually
http://www.mactools.com/SearchResults/tabid/79/Default.aspx?Search=gripper+red

or

Set (It includes all 3 sizes of hose pliers, for some reason it won't come up on their site)
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92135&highlight=bag+of+pliers
Some people say that they are junk. Granted they aren't the "BEST", the work well for me. I use them pretty much daily at my shop pulling transmissions.

 

[bchee]

Here's another option by Lisle.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001700H3C/?tag=atomicindus08-20

The jaws open when you squeeze the handles.
One of the "V" grooves has a sharp edge, so it bites into the tube you are trying to take the hose off of.

 

[Danglerb]

The Lisle tool is GREAT, if you can access the hose and fitting. HF sells one about the same if not the same, but also at about the same price, so whatever is handiest for you.

Other option is to use a round or L end pick like a radiator hose tool, run the tip around between the hose and fitting to break it loose, and pull/push it off.

Hose pliers handy when putting some hoses back on, not so much taking them off if you want the hose intact. Just pulling on a stuck hose gets some off, but best to break the seal first.

 

[38D]

I use a pick, run it around the hose to break the seal, and then the hose just slides off.


http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=13338&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[Buckgnarly]

I have these...as said before, best for putting on, but can work for taking off.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00993053000P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3

 

[bgott]

The jaws open when you squeeze the handles.
One of the "V" grooves has a sharp edge, so it bites into the tube you are trying to take the hose off of.

I have a set of them, they work great! Just make sure you pad the handles by sliding heater hose on them or something similar. The bare metal will pinch the **** out of your hands when the hose lets go of the tube.

 

[bsaint]

You gotta see the ones I picked up from the matco truck. I was like "could they really be worth 10x (literally) more expensive than the hf ones?" OOOooo yea.

But I saw a single Sunex one in a hardware store. Good quality and I would've sprung for them but I wanted a set.

 

[dodge610]

The Lisle tool is GREAT, if you can access the hose and fitting. HF sells one about the same if not the same, but also at about the same price, so whatever is handiest for you.

Other option is to use a round or L end pick like a radiator hose tool, run the tip around between the hose and fitting to break it loose, and pull/push it off.

Hose pliers handy when putting some hoses back on, not so much taking them off if you want the hose intact. Just pulling on a stuck hose gets some off, but best to break the seal first.

I have a set on rain check with harbor freight with my insidetrack coupon ill be gettin them for like $3.80 and at that price its a no lose situation thats if they ever come in.

 

[johnsdeere850j]

 

[bchee]

I have a set of them, they work great! Just make sure you pad the handles by sliding heater hose on them or something simular. The bare metal will pinch the **** out of your hands when the hose lets go of the tube.

That's hilarious I did the exact same thing.
I had a blood blister on my palm and it took forever to heal.

 

[haloghalog]

Here is another option. Slip joint pliers with plastic inserts to prevent damage to the hose. Made in Japan by IPS. I personally now only use these, as I don't have to worry about damaging hoses anymore.

 

[idoitproject]

Who makes this? Part number?

 

[johnsdeere850j]

Who makes this? Part number?

Sorry about that, it is a Matco Part#: HGSJ24 Price: $74.00... I got one off ebay for 24.00 last month... Work good!

 

[Buckgnarly]

Who makes this? Part number?

NAPA has the same ones, but 50 a piece, or at least that is what my guy quoted me. I'm waiting in the Spring tool sale to score some, they actually make two sizes like that. If you want I can look up the number..

 

[Butters]

I looked at the HF ones today. Even at $15, I opted not to buy. The jaws weren't lined up and they weren't symetrical. They might work fine, but based on looks I think I'd rather check out the $40 Gearwrench set. At $5 I might have grabbed them, but I'd rather apply $15 toward a decent set.

 

[bsaint]

I looked at the HF ones today. Even at $15, I opted not to buy. The jaws weren't lined up and they weren't symetrical. They might work fine, but based on looks I think I'd rather check out the $40 Gearwrench set. At $5 I might have grabbed them, but I'd rather apply $15 toward a decent set.

Exactly why i didnt buy them. They were horrible.

 

[Rich.]

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=17606&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

Rich

 

[Monte]

 

[Techniker]

Exactly why i didnt buy them. They were horrible.

In what way? I use them all the time on heater core lines, vacuum tubing, transmission radiator hoses, and spark plug wires/boots. I love them- haven't had a problem yet.

-Techniker

 

[mikebramel]

The fit and finish on them IS terrible. But they DO work. Same for the long needle nose pliers

 

[DrkMtnDew]

almost bought a set of the plier type from MAC couple months ago. then the driver went bankrupt and so i bought some from HF. if ever i become unsatisfied, i'll pick up the orange handled set from cornwell.

also the black/silver Lisle one's work really good if you've got the room. the suggestion to put rad hose over the handle is very valid and recommended.

 

[Skin]

Here's another option by Lisle.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001700H3C/?tag=atomicindus08-20

The jaws open when you squeeze the handles.
One of the "V" grooves has a sharp edge, so it bites into the tube you are trying to take the hose off of.

only thing this style ever did for me is cause me pain.

 

[gibbon_guy]

I swear in one of the monthly special flyers for one dealer, can't remember which one, but they had a tool for loosening hoses by squeezing it and then twisting. I can't find it anywhere and I find that the HF pliers can damage the hose. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

 

[Danglerb]

Are you talking about this Matco thing?

$57 in the Matco catalog.
http://www.matcotools.com/Catalog/toolcatalog.jsp?cattype=T&cat=2499&select=&page=3

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Those Mac and Matco pliers are made by KAL. Cheaper to buy KAL branded ones.

 

[Monte]

SW-Stahl

http://www.tool-is.com/product/156922/image/9ea29b25cb56e94e65e3ab639c644ce46ed8d85f/1/0/

 

[bchee]

That looks like the bull-castrating tool.

 

[PepperCrab]

Or the poultry killing tool...

 

[bchee]

Imagine putting that in the birds mouth and trying to screw the knob down while he's kicking around.

 

[PepperCrab]

mmmm.....sounds just like KFC....

 

[GTVi]

I find the trick is to break the seal with pliers. Once this is done, the host should just slide off. The trick is to use medium pressure with the pliers, just enough to grip the hose and small rotations back and forth.